Small Business Friendly Program
Bundaberg Regional Council has joined the Queensland Small Business Program.
Small businesses are at the heart of the Bundaberg Region economy and community. They create jobs, grow local economies and provide essential goods and services.
Council already runs a number of programs to support small businesses - Bundaberg Jobs Commitment, Bundaberg Region ECO Certification and regulatory and compliance support services - but we would like to do more.
As part of the Small Business Friendly Program, Council will commit to the following:
- We agree to be small business friendly
- We will actively communicate and engage with small businesses.
- We will raise the profile and capability of small businesses.
- We will promote and showcase small businesses.
- We will develop and promote place-based programs for small businesses.
- We will simplify administration and regulation for small business (red tape reduction)
- We will ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms for small businesses.
- We will support small business resilience and recovery
- We will measure and report on our performances.
Small Business Friendly Program is a Queensland Small Business Commissioner program.
Bundaberg Regional Council has joined the Queensland Small Business Program.
Small businesses are at the heart of the Bundaberg Region economy and community. They create jobs, grow local economies and provide essential goods and services.
Council already runs a number of programs to support small businesses - Bundaberg Jobs Commitment, Bundaberg Region ECO Certification and regulatory and compliance support services - but we would like to do more.
As part of the Small Business Friendly Program, Council will commit to the following:
- We agree to be small business friendly
- We will actively communicate and engage with small businesses.
- We will raise the profile and capability of small businesses.
- We will promote and showcase small businesses.
- We will develop and promote place-based programs for small businesses.
- We will simplify administration and regulation for small business (red tape reduction)
- We will ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms for small businesses.
- We will support small business resilience and recovery
- We will measure and report on our performances.
Small Business Friendly Program is a Queensland Small Business Commissioner program.
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Join us for the State of the Regions: Business Forum on Thursday 16th May 2024 (7am - 8am) at the Bundaberg Mulitplex Sport and Convention Centre, as part of Small Business Month.
Guest speakers include:
- Minister Lance McCallum from the Department Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT( who will be providing information to Bundaberg Region small businesses about the services and programs Business Queensland offer.
- Katrina Paterson from .id who will present the State of the Regions report regarding economic trends and data and provide a snapshot of what that data means for the Bundaberg region.
- Brooke Fossey, Director, Queensland AI Hub – Bundaberg Chapter
- Tim Sayre, President, Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce
The Business Forum will include a complimentary breakfast, thanks to the generous support of DESBT. Numbers will be capped at 100 and will be allocated on a "first in, first served" basis.
Please let us know names of those attending and any dietary requirements by filling out this form.
The State of the Regions Business Forum is being held in conjunction with our local Chambers of Commerce and supported by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of collection RSVP details for the Business Forum. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009.
Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Bundaberg Regional Council is surveying small businesses in the Bundaberg region as part of our Small Business Friendly Council Program.
Please note: the survey should take around 3 minutes to complete (depending on complexity of your answers).
Council is collecting your business and personal information, along with other views and experiences, to help develop a Small Business Friendly Action Plan for the Bundaberg region.
This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Please visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Bundaberg Regional Council is conducting a survey of businesses and organisations that have staff, colleagues or consultants visit the Bundaberg Region.
The main component of the survey covers accommodation in Bundaberg CBD, Bundaberg greater CBD, Bundaberg suburbs (excludes coastal areas).
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of seeking feedback on use of accommodation in the Bundaberg CBD and surrounds. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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To acknowledge the work that Guy Leech is doing, dedicating his life to heart health and saving lives, Bundaberg Regional Council will be donating a defibrillator from Guy's company Heart 180, the number one distributor of defibrillators in Australia, supplying thousands of these life-saving devices to the community.
This will be open to all not-for-profit organisations. Please read the Terms and Conditions and complete the form for the chance to win the Heart 180 Defibrillator
Terms and Conditions
- This competition is run by Bundaberg Regional Council (Council).
- By entering this competition, you agree to abide by and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. A failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions will render any entry invalid and an entrant will be ineligible to claim the prize.
- The competition is open from Tuesday 25 July 2023 to Friday 25 August, 2023.
- The winner will be drawn on Monday 28 August 2023 at Council’s office at 190 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670.
- To be eligible for the prize, entrants must:
- submit a story of up to 50 words on why they need a defibrillator for their organisation; and
- be a not-for-profit organisation or registered charity operating in the Bundaberg Region (proof of address required).
- The winner will be chosen from entries submitted and judged by a panel. Council’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The prize winner will be notified by email (as supplied in the form) on the same day.
- For-profit groups, government agencies, Council employees and Councillors are ineligible to win the prize.
- Prize includes a Heart 180 Defibrillator valued at up to $1495.
- Prize is not transferrable nor redeemable for cash.
- Council accepts no responsibility for and you agree to indemnify and release Council against any loss or damage howsoever arising (including negligence), to a person or property, arising out of or in connection with the competition including (but not limited to) erroneous late or misdirected entries, errors, delay or malfunction of Council’s website and any implications of winning the prize.
- Council reserves the right to cancel or terminate the competition if, for any reason, the integrity of the competition or its fairness or security is compromised.
- Images or recordings uploaded may be used, published or reproduced by Council, its agents and in any form (in whole or part) and by any medium, including but not limited to websites and social media.
- Council will not make any payment, royalty or other consideration (monetary or otherwise) in relation to the provided images and recordings in connection with this competition.
- Council may vary these Terms and Conditions without notice to participants by publication of the Website of the amended Terms and Conditions.
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Thank you for attending Bundaberg Regional Council's Bundaberg Business Breakfast. We'd appreciate your feedback.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of seeking feedback on Council's Bundaberg Business Breakfasts. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Thank you for attending Bundaberg Regional Council's Bundaberg Business Breakfast. We'd appreciate your feedback.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of seeking feedback on Council's Bundaberg Business Breakfasts. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Thank you for attending the inaugural Bundaberg Business Breakfast on Tuesday 21 March. We'd appreciate your feedback.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of seeking feedback on Council's Bundaberg Business Breakfasts. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Please join us at this complimentary, hands on session that will discuss balancing the potential risks and advantages of AI adoption, mapping AI usage across various industries, identifying barriers and opportunities regarding AI adoption and develop an action sheet to take away and make practical steps towards implementation of AI in your business.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of collection RSVP details for the Business Forum. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Phone (07) 4130 4182 Email kate.giles@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Chamber and Industry Networking events
Childers Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast: Tuesday 3rd September 2024 from 6.30am at Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat
Join us on the edge of beautiful Lake Redbrook and share in the beauty that is this idyllic setting in our region. Here you can feed the many Peacocks and Deer and see rare birds and rabbits which form part of the tapestry that is Lake Redbrook. Follow the lake around the right side to the far end of the lake to enjoy coffee and breakfast prepared by our hosts Peter and Luana who will host the breakfast. Also be updated on our Christmas Street event Mingle and Jingle
Check the Chamber Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/childerschamberofcommerce
Bundaberg and District Chamber of Commerce
Annual General Meeting Breakfast
15 October 2024 from 6:30am for a 7:00am start at The Waves, 1 Miller Street, Norville
Coffee with Chamber
25 October 2024 at 7:00am at Pacific Coffee Co. Bundaberg, 224 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Business Excellence Awards 2024
16 November 2024 - Celebrate our regions businesses at the 2024 Business Excellence Awards at the Bundaberg Multiplex & Convention Centre, 1 Civic Avenue, Bundaberg
Check the Chamber website for more details: https://www.bundabergchamber.com.au/
Bundaberg Business Women's Network
DINE (Drop In Networking Event): Thursday 18th July (11.45am - 1.45pm) – Bert’s, 163 Bourbong St, Bundaberg
Can’t make it to a breakfast or evening event but want to meet like-minded business and professional women? Join us for DINE - a Drop In Networking Event! No cost to attend - simply buy your own coffee, drinks, lunch, whatever you like! Everyone is welcome - bring a friend.
Networking Breakfast
Tuesday 1st October 2024 from 6.30am to 8:00am at H20 Bar and Bistro, Quay Street, Bundaberg
Guest speaker - Ainsley Gatley, Event Networx
Business Showcase
Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at IWC, Building 2, Ground Floor, Shop 2, 184 Barolin Street, Bundaberg
Guest speaker - Sarah Waldock, Bundaberg Hearing
Members & Non Members welcome. Nibbles & drinks provided.
DINE (Drop In Networking Event)
Thursday 22nd August from 11.45am - 1.45pm at the Metro Hotel, Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Can’t make it to a breakfast or evening event but want to meet like-minded business and professional women? Join us for DINE - a Drop In Networking Event! No cost to attend - simply buy your own coffee, drinks, lunch, whatever you like! Everyone is welcome - bring a friend.
Regional Business HQ
AgTech Showcase
Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd October at the Bundaberg Multiplex, 1 Civic Avenue, Bundaberg
Event Highlights:
- Day 1: Morning conference session, site visits, breakout sessions, and a networking dinner.
- Day 2: Future of Agtech sessions, roundtable discussions, panel discussions, and product presentations.
- Both Days: Agtech Trade Show featuring a variety of exhibitors.
Business Disaster Preparedness Program
The Business Disaster Preparedness Program provides businesses with a quick reference guide to use in their next emergency, be it flood, fire, business continuity, cyber-attack or extended power loss. To be eligible you need to be an operating business with an ABN located and operating in the Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gympie or South Burnett regions. Find out more here.
Digital Solutions Program
The Digital Solutions Program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance your business performance in the ever-evolving digital economy. To be eligible, Businesses must have an active ABN, have less than 20 full-time employees and be based in Western Australia, Queensland or the Northern Territory.
Find out more here.
Chambers of Commerce
Bundaberg & District Chamber of Commerce Inc.
President – Tim Sayre
Email: president@bundabergchamber.com.au
Website: https://www.bundabergchamber.com.au/
Childers Chamber of Commerce Inc
President – Margaret Smith
Email: Childerschamber4660@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childerschamberofcommerce/
Gin Gin & District Chamber of Commerce Inc
President - Greg Collier
Email: ginginchamber@hotmail.com
Bundaberg Region profiles
Queensland Small Business Commissioner resources
- Small Business Wellness Coaches | Business Queensland – Free support from Business Wellness Coaches to help small business owners with unique and personal business challenges, needs and opportunities in a free one-on-one, supportive environment. Wellness coaches are available across Queensland to work with you or any of your family members who are employed in your business.
- Small Business Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland – Free confidential, and impartial service to small business. The counsellors’ goal is to work with small business owners, providing the support they need, to manage financial difficulties and move forward with a plan. They can work with you to review your business situation and offer ideas about business growth or exit opportunities and pathways.
- Industry Workforce Advisor program – provides support to small-to-medium employers with workforce planning across a wide range of industries. Its goal is to identify solutions to address workforce challenges, connect employers to relevant programs, funding, and initiatives, promote diversity, and facilitate workforce growth. This includes strategies for recruiting underrepresented groups like migrants, young people, women, First Nations individuals, and those with disabilities. You can contact an Industry Workforce Advisor for assistance.
- Mentoring for Growth (M4G) – Free access to volunteer business experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in your business. 45-minute mentoring sessions are available to support any business challenge you might have. Register here.
- Digital Solutions Program – For $110, businesses will receive up to 4 hours support from a Digital Advisor. They can help business owners develop a Digital Action Plan to support the business’s own digital requirements and develop a path for implementing digital technology. The plan will include recommendations for digital tools or any training the business may need. Register here.
- ecoBiz program – a free program for small-to-medium business to develop an action plan to help your business save money on utilities and increase efficiencies. Watch this quick video to see how ecoBiz can save your business money, while also making your operation more sustainable. For more information including where to register for the program, visit the website or contact 1300 731 988.
- The Griffith Tax Clinic offers free tax assistance to people who don't have access to professional help. It's run by students from Griffith University who are supervised by experienced tax experts. They can help you with tax advice, dealing with the tax office, understanding your tax return, and more. You can apply online here. They also have free tax education seminars and useful videos about superannuation and cash flow on YouTube.
- Small Business Debt Helpline – free, independent, and confidential service for small business owners in financial difficulty. The team of qualified financial counsellors will listen and give practical advice to help you get back on track. You can reach them on 1800 413 828.
There is more information on what we do on our website: https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/ including how to contact us.
AusIndustry funded programs
AusIndustry funded program are currently available for small business (under 20 staff) in the region, with Regional Business HQ delivering face to face and online courses across Queensland over the next 3 years.
This exciting program comprises two elements:
- Free workshops for small business owners – these are being planned throughout Queensland for rollout over the next 3 years. Regional Business HQ's websitewill be updated with workshop dates and schedules as workshops are planned over the next 3 years. Topics will fit under these 5 high-level topics areas
- Introduction to digitalising your business
- Websites and selling online
- Social media and digital marketing
- Using small business software
- Online security and data privacy
- 1:1 digital support - Businesses will receive up to 4 hours support from a Digital Advisor to develop a Digital Action Plan that will assist them to understand their own digital requirements and develop a path for implementing digital technology. The plan will include recommendations for digital tool or any training the business may need. Where required a business will be referred to a Digital Expert for more tailored support and training. Cost for this is $110.00 including GST and can be booked now via here – Digital Action Plan - Digital Solutions (businessfoundations.com.au)
Find out more at Regional Business HQ's website here.
Promote positive mental health at work
The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice 2022 (the Code) along with amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation, are important steps in keeping Queensland workplaces safe, healthy and productive.
The Code provides practical guidance and examples on how to comply with existing obligations. A small business toolkit is available containing links and resources to help you build a mentally healthy workplace.
In a recording, Queensland Mental Health Ambassador Hayley Lewis shares her inspiring story and experiences as a small business owner and Tanya Orzulak from WHSQ's Psychological Health Unit shares how you can identify and control psychosocial risks in your workplace.
Read more Business Queensland Connect news here.
Business Support Programs
The Department of Employment Small Business and Training have many business support programs.
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation, and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities. The grants open and close and you can refer to the Small Business Grants Schedule to see which ones are due to open.
HR Support Grants - HR Support and Advice
- Up to $5,000 is available to provide immediate human resources (HR) support and advice
- A two-step process with Step 1 being engaging with an Industry Workforce Advisor to develop a Workforce Plan and step two being applying for the grant
Mentoring for Growth is a free business mentoring service available to Qld business owners and offers insights, options, and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities that may be facing your business such as:-
- Business Development
- Growth and Marketing strategies
- Finance and Cashflow
- Export and Investment
- Human Resources
Small Business Financial Counselling Program
- Free help with all things financial such as cash flow, budgeting, resourcing, expansion etc.
- Contact is Melissa Meier, phone 0484 015 133, melissa.meier@frcssq.org.au
- Melissa can help discuss any of the small business financials side of things.
- There is a $5,000 Professional Support Grant now open with this program - Professional Services Fund Grant • (rfcssq.org.au)
Business Leap Small Business Mentoring
- There is no cost to businesses for this service.
- Contact: Ross Anderson
- Mobile: 0407 771 694
- Email: randerson@businessleap.org.au
- Ross is also part of the Eco-Biz program and can discuss ways to reduce our energy costs too.
Small Business Short Courses & Micro-Credentials
- No cost to small businesses
- Recruitment for small business
- Effective workplace Leadership
- Communicating effectively with people with disability
- Workplace resilience and wellbeing
- Cultural inclusiveness – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the workplace
- Cultural responsiveness – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in the workplace
UniSC Business Planning Course (with University of the Sunshine Coast)
- Designed to provide business owners with a clear understanding of the key factors than underpin their success and long term survival
- One morning per week for 8 weeks
- Face to face or online
- Content includes organisational analysis, structures, marketing, financial management, communication and presentation skills
- No Cost to small businesses
Incentives and Wage Subsidies for Trainees and Apprentices
As an employer of an Australian Apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with hiring and training an apprentice.
Subsidised training for existing workers, jobseekers, apprentices and trainees
Business Chamber Queensland’s Workforce Evolve program
This free program is transforming business employment practices to support immediate and long-term workforce challenges.
About Workforce Evolve
Workforce Evolve is a free online learning program designed by business for business to prepare you for the future workforce. Our 6 modules will support to you create or update your business plan, develop your employer brand to help you attract and retain talent, develop inclusive workplace practices, and enhance management approaches to distinguish yourself as an employer of choice.
Register for access to free:
- online learning program covering 6 modules – visit the course outline
- resource library with free templates, checklists, etc
- free business coaching – up to 1 hour per module, so that is up to 6 hours.
Register to get started!
Business Launchpad
Business Launchpad is a free online tool that makes it easier to navigate business regulations in Queensland.
If you create a business profile you can see all the relevant licences, permits and regulations from all levels of government (local, state, and federal) in one place.
You can also save information, set reminders, and search what is needed for current activities and future planning at any stage of your business journey.
(Thanks to the Queensland Small Business Commissioner for this information)
ATO Support for Small Business
ATO have launched a new online learning platform, Essentials to strengthen your small business
Essentials to strengthen your small business has been developed to provide free and professional education to support small businesses thrive. It provides a range of courses covering:
• business lifecycle stages – idea, start-up, day-to-day, change and exit
• reporting obligations – for example, businesses with employees, GST or fringe benefits tax
• learning needs – what good record keeping is, how to improve cash flow or grow the business
• other circumstances – for example, help setting up a business, checking if the business is viable or needs to be closed.
Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business provides you with the comfort of knowing that the content is accurate, timely and reliable.
This short video will take you on a site tour: Site tour Essentials to strengthen your small business
Timeline
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Signing of Small Business Friendly Charter
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageOn Tuesday 22 November, 2022 Mayor Jack Dempsey signed the Charter with Maree Adshead, Small Business Commissioner and the Hon Dianne Farmer, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skiils Development.
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Chambers of Commerce to sign Charter
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stage31 January 2023 - The Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce in the Bundaberg Region - Greg Collier (Gin Gin), Tim Sayre (Bundaberg and District) and Margaret Smith (Childers) signed the Small Business Friendly Program Charter with Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb and Mayor Jack Dempsey.
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageTuesday 21 March 2023 - Making your business eco-smart is smart business
Join us for the Inaugural Bundaberg Business Breakfast, with ecoBiz and Ecotourism Australia presenting.
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast - Thursday 13 April 2023
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageKicking goals: Developing commercial and charitable partnerships.
In this second instalment, attendees will learn more about developing commercial and charitable partnerships. We are pleased to welcome Aaron Warburton, Chief Executive Officer at Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Rugby League Club and Russell Postle, Chairman at Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) to explain the benefits of commercial and charitable partnerships between organisations and how this benefits the entire region.
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast - Thursday 18 May 2023
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stage7am - 8.30am: Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre
Please join us for the May Bundaberg Business Breakfast, where the Hon. Bruce Billson, ASBFEO will explain the mission of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and how his role and office exists to help ensure Australia is the best place to start, grow and transform as small business and family enterprise.
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast - Tuesday 27th June, 2023
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageDriving investments: trends and data with guest speakers Katrina Houghton from .id and Jonathan Pavetto from AEC
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Small Business Survey
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageThe Bundaberg Region Small Business Survey is now open.
You can access the online survey here.
If you need a paper copy please email engagement@bundaberg.gov.au.
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast - Tuesday 25 July 2023
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageOur keynote speaker is Guy Leech, renowned professional athlete, ironman and winner of Australian television series ‘Survivor’. Guy will regale us with some of his inspirational sporting highlights and importantly his work developing his business, Heart180 and the importance of defibrillators, particularly in the workplace. We also have Dr Kimberly Masin joining us, an Osteopath, Pilates Instructor and Corporate Wellness Provider who regularly consults in the Bundaberg region. Dr Masin will explain the benefits of allied health practices, corporate employee wellness programs and education that aim to boost engagement, productivity and mental and physical health in the workplace.
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast - August
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stage7am to 8.30am Wednesday 30th August, 2023 - Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre
The theme for this breakfast is ‘How trade, investment, tourism and events align for regional prosperity’.
Guest speakers:
- Justin McGowan, Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Investment Queensland
- Racheal Klitscher, Stakeholder and Industry Engagement Director, Tourism and Events Queensland
- Katherine Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Bundaberg Tourism
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September Small Business Breakfast
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageTuesday 26th September - Gin Gin Community Hub
The theme for this breakfast is ‘Building Strong Communities enables Business Resilience’.
- Warren Davies “The UnBreakable Farmer”
- Brooke Fossey, General Manager, Regional Business HQ
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Indigenous Business Month - October 2023
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageFind out more here.
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Doing Business with Council Suppliers Workshop
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageWednesday 1st November, 2023 (3pm to 5.30pm) - Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre.
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November Bundaberg Business Breakfast - Launch of Guy Leech's Defibrillator App.
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageWednesday 29th November (7am to 8.30am) - Isis Cultural Centre, Childers
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Growing Queensland Business Roadshow
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageTuesday 6th February 2024 (9am to 12 noon) - Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre
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Bundaberg Business Breakfast - February 2024
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageTuesday 13 February, 2024 (7am - 9am) - Bundaberg Sport and Convention Multiplex
Guest Speakers: Qld Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb and Professor Tim Mille
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Forum: Artificial Intelligence
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageTuesday 13 February, 2024 (9am - 11am) - Bundaberg Sport and Convention Multiplex.
Professor Tim Miller will be leading the Forum on A.I.
Please join us at this complimentary, hands on session that will discuss balancing the potential risks and advantages of AI adoption, mapping AI usage across various industries, identifying barriers and opportunities regarding AI adoption and develop an action sheet to take away and make practical steps towards implementation of AI in your business.
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Capability Statement Writing Workshop - Bundaberg/Burnett
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageHelp your business stand out from the crowd and improve your chance of securing contracts by attending a Queensland Government hosted capability statement workshop. These interactive workshops help businesses develop and prepare effective capability statements.
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Small Business Month – May
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageRegister for updates at the top of the page.
Find the latest Calendar of Events for the Bundaberg Region here.
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State of the Regions Business Forum
Small Business Friendly Program has finished this stageThursday 16th May (7am – 8am) – Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre
Guest speakers include:
- State Minister Lance McCallum from the Department Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) who will be providing information to Bundaberg Region small businesses about the services and programs Business Queensland offer.
- Katrina Paterson from .id who will present the State of the Regions report regarding economic trends and data and provide a snapshot of what that data means for the Bundaberg region.
- Brooke Fossey, Director, Queensland AI Hub – Bundaberg Chapter
- Tim Sayre, President, Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce
The Business Forum will include a complimentary breakfast, thanks to the generous support of DESBT. Numbers will be capped at 100 and will be allocated on a "first in, first served" basis.
Please let us know names of those attending and any dietary requirements here.
The State of the Regions Business Forum is being held in conjunction with our local Chambers of Commerce and supported by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
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Capability Statement Workshop
Small Business Friendly Program is currently at this stage25 July 2024 at Department of State Development Conference Room Level1, 7 Takalvan Street Bundaberg
We are delighted to invite you and your team to attend our upcoming Capability Statement workshop in Bundaberg. This workshop has been specifically designed to help businesses like yours to build the knowledge and capacity required to become part of both government and supply chain opportunities. Register here
Our workshop will help you learn:
- why a capability statement is important.
- how to use your capability statement to market your product or service
- how to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions
- best-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement.
Cost: $50 with light refreshment supplied.
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Bundaberg Bioeconomy Conference
this is an upcoming stage for Small Business Friendly Program5th Annual Bundaberg Bioeconomy Conference on 3 and 4 September 2024
Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre (entry via Burrum Street)
For more details email economic.development@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Documents
- 2024 May Small Business Month Calendar a.pdf (157 KB) (pdf)
- Bundaberg CC - Demystifying AI.pdf (5.06 MB) (pdf)
- QSBC - Business Breakfast - 130224.pdf (1.24 MB) (pdf)
- Digital Solutions Program.pdf (814 KB) (pdf)
- Business Disaster Preparedness Program.pdf (1.36 MB) (pdf)
- 3710_JQ_Bundaberg_SBFC_Flyer_Email.pdf (1.39 MB) (pdf)
- 3710_JQ_Bundaberg_SBFC_Flyer_Email.pdf (1.39 MB) (pdf)
- The Unbreakable Farmer - Business Breakfast Gin Gin.pdf (1.47 MB) (pdf)
- RBHQ - Business Breakfast Gin Gin.pdf (1.88 MB) (pdf)
- Justin McGowan BBB Presentation.pdf (5.41 MB) (pdf)
- TEQBT BBB Presentation.pdf (10.5 MB) (pdf)
- Economic Update Presentation - Business Breakfast Mayor Dempsey.pdf (1.78 MB) (pdf)
- State of the Regions Bundaberg June 2023 Katrina Houghton.pdf (1.91 MB) (pdf)
- AEC Presentation - Bundaberg Business Breakfast v2 Jonathan Pavetto.pdf (1.06 MB) (pdf)
- ASBFEO Bundaberg Business Breakfast 18 May 2023.pdf (391 KB) (pdf)
- Small Business Month Calendar (51.2 KB) (pdf)
- Aaron Warburton Bulldogs Final Bundaberg Presentation Thu Apr 13 2023.pdf (19.5 MB) (pdf)
- RACQ LF Rescue Bundaberg Community Presentation.pptx (124 MB) (pptx)
- 2023_RFDS Bundaberg Council Partnerships FINAL.pptx (35.5 MB) (pptx)
- ecoBiz Presentation.pptx (2.21 MB) (pptx)
- Ecotourism Australia presentation.pdf (3.48 MB) (pdf)